An interesting site about early Japanese martial arts and culture

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An interesting site about early Japanese martial arts and culture

Post by Colin on Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:46 pm

Hi All

Here is an interesting martial arts site that has some articles which are of relevance to those who want to get a better idea of Japanese culture and their understanding of rei (spirit), ki (vital energy) and ri (principle).

http://www.bujutsu.org.uk/articles.html

Very Happy

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Re: An interesting site about early Japanese martial arts and culture

Post by Colin on Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:41 pm

Hi All

Just in case any of you were expecting to find out more about 'rei' in the sense of spirit by following the link I posted above (without actually reading that particular article Rolling Eyes

), I thought I had better post what James sent me via PM because apparently only Admin can post replies here! (Thanks, James, for pointing this out as well!)

James wrote:

Following the link you posted, the Rei discussed in the article "The Search for Rei" is not the rei indicating spirit but rather the rei indicating proper attitude and conduct;
ones demeanour, and manner – how one interacts with others:

This is a common theme in Japanese martial arts

This rei is about formal etiquette (reigi) politeness, good manners,– also about showing respect , consideration; and gratitude

Its the same Rei as in 'Gassho Rei ' ( the 'Gassho Bow' )

and as in:

reiki ni rei

The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us. (Morihei Ueshiba)

Reiki is what happens when you make friends with the Universe! (Colin)

Ki flows, Reiki glows! (Colin)